Market Research Associate, Investor Development, Tokyo

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Market Research Associate, Investor Development, based out of our Tokyo office.

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Becoming a member of our Fitch Ratings Asia Pacific team places you at the heart of a best-in-class organization, recognized with awards from InsuranceAsia, FinanceAsia and Corporate Treasurer for its excellence and leadership in the credit rating industry. Our accolades and awards in the region are a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation. As one of our colleagues, you'll engage with a diverse and dynamic community, gaining valuable experience and opportunities for growth in one of the world's largest financial markets.

About The Role

The Investor Development team is responsible for managing Fitch’s relationships with a portfolio of leading investors active in global fixed income markets, across asset classes, Structured Finance, Corporates, Financial Institutions, Sovereigns. This global team is tasked with raising the profile of Fitch research and ratings commentary to all market constituents and encouraging a greater investor engagement with Fitch ratings, research, products and services. This increase in profile and engagement will be quantified by a broad range of metrics.

This role is to promote the agency’s research and ratings among key investors with a view to driving demand for Fitch Ratings and, in conjunction with the separate sales team, demand for Fitch research and related products.

How You’ll Make an Impact:
• Provide direct marketing support to the Investor Relationship Managers in Asia, with a focus on Japan.
• Develop and maintain presentations, pitch books and marketing materials with guidance of senior team.
• Distribute Fitch’s research reports. Maintain awareness of publication of research reports across market sectors.
• Conduct market research, data mapping, analysis, entries and updates for investor accounts in Fitch’s database. Assist Relationship Managers in identifying new investors using a variety of sources and data.
• Prepare agendas and background material ahead of investor outreach meetings in Japan. Assist in arranging in person and virtual roundtables in Japan
• Assist in analysing and reporting readership of Fitch research.
• Maintain the contact database and preparing activity reports periodically and for ad-hoc project requirements.

You May be a Good Fit if:
• You have at least 2 years of experience in a marketing or business development role. Experience within financial services is beneficial but not essential.
• You are fluent in written and spoken English and Japanese.
• You have strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• You have solid numeracy skills and an interest in financial markets.

What Would Make You Stand Out:
• Experience using financial data tools such as Bloomberg, Ipreo or Markit, including data manipulation.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to generate ideas and take initiative.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, combined with persistence and a thorough approach to work.

Why Choose Fitch:
• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

At Fitch, AI is embedded in how we work every day—supporting smarter decision-making, streamlining workflows, and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. Intelligent solutions are increasingly part of our day-to-day operations, helping teams work more efficiently and think differently as we continue to evolve. We’re looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environment—or who are curious, adaptable, and eager to build their AI literacy over time. We value professionals who embrace technology as part of continuous learning and who are committed to using it thoughtfully to enhance how work gets done.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.